Discuss about various supplements used in compost
preparation.?
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Air Compost needs to be aerated or it creates an anaerobic environment for bacteria which produces unpleasant odours and attracts vermin
Water Essential to keep the compost moist
Vegetable Matter Essential to obtain organically rich compost
Worms Digest decomposed matter and release worm castings that provide plants with the nutrients they need for growth
Carbon-nitrogen mix (brown and green waste) Essential to create the right temperature for creating compost from green waste and to kill seeds and disease
Bacteria (EMO’s) Will decompose the food before the worms eat it
Soldier Flies Not essential but devours waste food quicker than worms or bacteria
Other Beneficial Bugs Cockroaches and other insects that help in the decomposition process (including maggots if putting meat in a compost pile – not recommended for most composters except the Compot.
In composting of food waste, microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, mold, and actinomycetes, use the organic components in food waste degrading them into short chain chemicals, e.g., humic acid. Compost can be carried out in vessel, aerobic windrow, or aerobic pile